Independent Remedial Action Grants

Independent Remedial Action Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: State of Washington Department of Ecology
Amount: US $300,000 - US $450,000
Last Updated: December 09, 2025

Summary

Independent Remedial Action Grants (IRAGs) provide funding for local governments to clean up contamination, supporting the Voluntary Cleanup Program. With a total of $700,000 available for the 2023-2025 Biennium, grants can reach up to $450,000 for economically-disadvantaged entities. A 50% match of eligible costs is required, though lower matches may be negotiated. These grants aim to facilitate effective cleanup processes while reducing financial burdens on communities.

Overview

Independent Remedial Action Grants We offer post-cleanup grants to local governments that independently clean up contamination under the Voluntary Cleanup Program. The purpose of Independent Remedial Action Grants (IRAGs) is to encourage and expedite cleanups, and decrease the associated costs of cleanup for ratepayers and taxpayers. Funding cycle Amount of funding available: $700,000 for the 2023–2025 Biennium Grant award limit: $300,000 or $450,000 for economically-disadvantaged local governments Amount of matching funds required: 50% of total eligible costs ($300,000) for standard IRAGs, or 25% of total eligible costs ($150,000) for economically disadvantaged local governments. Matching funds as low as 10% ($60,000) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Funding is available for the following entities: Local governments that have: Completed an independent cleanup through the Voluntary Cleanup Program. Received a determination of no further action from Ecology. IRAG applicants who apply to the Voluntary Cleanup Program must complete a cultural resources consultation during cleanup to be eligible.Eligible ProjectsInterim actions Remedial investigations Feasibility studies and remedy selection Engineering design and remedy construction Operation and maintenance, or monitoring of constructed remedy for up to one year Development of independent remedial action plans and reports